What do an adventure fantasy, an arthouse gem, a crime thriller, and an early 2000’s mystery flick have in common? Something to say about the many spiritual practices of the African diaspora.
During this four-week journey through Haiti, New York, and Louisiana we’ll analyze the social, political, and cultural context of each film’s portrayal of Black spirituality. We’ll also discuss how Black femininity and sexuality intersect with stories centered on religious and magical practices.
Films:
4/9: THE SERPENT & THE RAINBOW (1988, 98 min)
4/16: SKELETON KEY (2005, 105 min)
4/23: ANGEL HEART (1987, 113 min)
4/30: GANJA & HESS (1973, 88 min)
This class will be taught by MMU Education Instructor MJ Jackson, who recently taught classes on GET OUT (2017), UPGRADE (2018), and POSSESSOR (2020).
Each class will begin with a short lecture, followed by a screening of the film, after which an instructor-led discussion will take place.
Class size will be limited to 18.
Email us at education@moviemadness.org if you have any questions.
In general, the Hollywood Theatre does not provide content advisories about the subject matter shown in our theatre. Films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of the Hollywood Theatre. Information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media and DoesTheDogDie.com.